Latex (balata) figure of an Amazonian pink river dolphin. Figure is made of dyed latex rubber, hand molded. Dolphin balances on its front flippers and tail, which curves to its left. Dorsal fin sits high on the back, behind a blow hole. Dolphin’s head is rounded, with a long narrow snout containing an incised line representing the mouth. Black eyes are inset behind the snout. Figure is dark pink in colour.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Brazilian
• Material latex rubber, dye
• Measurements height 4.0 cm, width 5.9 cm, depth 15.2 cm (overall)

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• Field Collector Nuno Porto
• Previous Owner Nuno Porto
• Received from Nuno Porto, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget

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• Made in Monte Alegre

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• Creation Date during 2015
• Collection Date during October 2015
• Ownership Date before June 20, 2016
• Acquisition Date on June 20, 2016

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3182/0043